Your final years of school are a significant milestone in your personal development journey and while you may think it is the conclusion, it is only the beginning. To blast off into the real world you will need to learn new skills. You will need a blend of academic, technical, and employability skills – like communication (how to speak so others will listen); digital skills, problem-solving skills, and lifelong learning skills. Tomorrow, the life you create from scratch on your own -- begins. How will you use your gifts? What choices will you make?

Lesson 2.

EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS

A Chinese Proverb says, “Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere”. If you want to lead a happy life and enjoy the good things the world has to offer, you certainly need to get educated. A great job, a good social reputation and independence are a few of the many benefits of being an educated person. If you haven’t decided where you want to continue your studies, this lesson includes options and resources to help you decide.

Lesson 3.

WHAT’S THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOUR PERSONALITY?

Your personality is the foundation for everything you do. It is the reason that you are the person you are. As it turns out, your personality is directly correlated with career achievement and whether you’re happy and fulfilled in your job. The better your career fits who you are, the more quickly you’ll reach your goals. The key to managing your career is in understanding your strengths so you can use your skills to make yourself more valuable to other people.

Lesson 4.

DO YOU HAVE A VISION FOR YOUR FUTURE?

The purpose of a vision is to give you a clear and inspiring direction for your life. Regardless of what work you do each day, what matters most is that what you are working toward is truly meaningful and inspiring to you - that you have a vision that leaves you feeling purposeful and powerful in every aspect of your life. This lesson includes a ‘how-to’ on creating a Vision Board about what you’d love to do, which we hope you’ll enjoy.

Lesson 5.

HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER PLAN

Career planning is more than just making a decision about a job. It's a process of determining where you are and where you want to be. It’s about developing strategies that support your career and life goals; and it’s about making the most of the opportunities that are available to you throughout your life. In this lesson we’ll show you how to create a successful career plan, including Career Planning Worksheets.

Lesson 6.

10 MUST KNOW STEPS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

The ability to set clear goals and to make plans for their accomplishment is the ‘master skill’ of success. It is the single most important skill that you can learn and perfect. Goal setting will do more to help you achieve the things you want in life than anything else. Becoming an expert at goal setting and goal-achieving is something that you absolutely must do if you wish to fulfill your potential.

Category 2

Promoting Yourself

Lesson 7.

10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE

Confidence. It’s that intangible thing which makes the difference between feeling scared and feeling powerful. When you feel confident, you are unstoppable and it seems like your path is laid out clearly in front of you. When you lack confidence, however, you can feel afraid, and sometimes all you can see ahead is the possibility of failure. So is there a way that anyone can have a high level of confidence and self-esteem? Absolutely! Developing self-confidence is a skill that can be learned and built on.

Lesson 8.

HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF MEMORABLE

Being the kind of person others remember can be a huge boost to your career. And the best way to be memorable is to tell stories. By harnessing the power of stories you will be more persuasive, move people to action, and progress your career. Studies show that we are wired to remember stories much more than data, facts, and figures. In this lesson you’ll also learn how to create a compelling ‘elevator speech’ to confidently answer the question “tell me about yourself”.

Lesson 9.

HOW TO PROMOTE YOURSELF WITH YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

Essentially, your personal brand is your reputation. It’s what others think and say about you based on what you do and how you do it. Start thinking of yourself as a brand. What do you want people to think when they hear your name… intelligent, motivated, trustworthy, stylish, funny, an expert in a particular field? What are your ambitions? What makes you, you? Once you understand how you wish your brand to be perceived, you can start to be much more strategic about building your personal brand.

Lesson 10.

HOW TO BUILD AN AWESOME LINKEDIN PROFILE

With over 400 million members, it’s a tool that 94% of recruiters and business people use. That’s why everyone needs to be on LinkedIn. You may already be ‘ON’ LinkedIn, but do you know what the heck you’re doing? Here, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about your LinkedIn profile – from crafting a stunning summary to selling your accomplishments, projects, and skills – all in one place. This lesson includes 28 comprehensive expert-backed ways to make your LinkedIn profile seriously shine!

Lesson 11.

NETWORK YOUR WAY TO YOUR DREAM JOB

In a day of selection criteria and transparent recruiting you might be surprised to learn that somewhere between 70-75% of jobs are never advertised. This 'hidden job market' is primarily filled through internal promotions and professional and personal networks. So how can you apply for a job that's never advertised? Let’s peel back the covers to show how you can tap into this hidden job market, and increase your chances of finding your perfect role.

Category 3

Getting a Job

Lesson 12.

TOP 10 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS EMPLOYERS WANT

Employability skills are highly valued by employers and are the keys to succeeding in today’s workplace. Every employer is looking for a specific set of skills that match the skills necessary to perform a particular job. But beyond these job-specific technical skills, there are certain employability skills that are sought by all employers. Learning about these job ready skills may be the most important thing you can do for yourself to get yourself ‘street smart’ and ‘job ready’.

Lesson 13.

HOW TO FIND A JOB WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE

You can’t get the job without the experience but you can’t get the experience without the job - is one of the great career Catch-22s. One of the keys to getting a job without experience is recognising that when you apply for any job you will be evaluated along two different dimensions: your potential to add value in the future and your track record in the area most central to the job. This lesson shows you how to get your foot in the door when you don't have any previous work experience.

Lesson 14.

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME THAT ROCKS!

Resumes that rock make you stand out from the crowd. They showcase your talents, skills and personality and tell the employer why you’re the best person for the job! When presenting a resume to a prospective employer, you are essentially selling yourself. This includes not only selling your qualifications and abilities relevant to the job you are seeking, but also selling your character, personality, and what makes you unique. Here’s how to write a resume that rocks!

Lesson 15.

5 STEPS TO WRITING A KILLER COVER LETTER

You’ve found the perfect job, your resume and references are all lined up and ready to go, and now there’s just one thing standing between you and hitting “send” on the application: the dreaded cover letter! Very few people actually enjoy writing cover letters. Even if you know the basics (one page, 4-6 paragraphs), it can be tough to dissect what, exactly, an employer is looking for and how to translate that into a few hundred words. Follow these 5 steps and make your next cover letter a killer!

Lesson 16.

HOW TO MAKE A BRILLIANT IMPRESSION AT THE JOB INTERVIEW

Preparing for a job interview is a job in itself! To be successful in any job interview, you must sell your skills, abilities and most importantly, yourself! And be well prepared. The more prepared you are, the more confident you’ll be. This step-by-step strategy will ensure you’re well prepared to ace your interview. We’ll help you create a great impression from the very first smile to the final handshake.

Lesson 17.

TOP 10 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Being interviewed is a skill, but if you do the preparation you should ace it every time. The underlying question in every interview is, “Why should I hire you?” The interviewer’s objective is to assess your credentials and qualifications, form an impression about your personality and determine the degree to which your interests and background correspond with the employer’s hiring needs. So, every answer to every question must demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the job.

Lesson 18

HOW TO NAIL YOUR FIRST 30 DAYS IN A NEW JOB

You put together a great resume, rocked the interview, and received a job offer. And, before you know it, your first day has crept up on you and it’s time to head into the office and meet your co-workers for the first time! You are excited and nervous, and that’s normal because the first day at work is critical for making a good impression. Here are our “best foot forward” recommendations to help you to make a great impression for your first 30 days in the job.

Category 4

Personal Development

Lesson 19.

MANAGE YOUR TIME. MASTER YOUR LIFE!

Time = Life. Therefore to waste your time is to waste your life. But to master your time is to master your life and to move in the direction of whatever you desire the most. Life can be so busy! Whether or not you think yours is busy now, managing your time is an essential skill for both study and work - structuring your time effectively is vital to success. Here are tips and strategies to help you manage your time more efficiently.

Lesson 20.

GET YOUR MONEY ON TRACK BEFORE YOU START WORK

Taking the time to manage your money can really pay off. It can help you stay on top of your bills and save $1000s each year. Managing finances can be tricky for young adults. The good news is you can educate yourself about responsibly managing your finances and avoid potential mistakes from which it could take years to recover. Learning how to manage your money is an important part of your financial education and will guide you on a path to a healthy financial future.

Lesson 21.

HOW EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT ARE YOU?

Emotional Intelligence, also known as EI or EQ (for Emotional Quotient), describes a person's ability to recognise emotions, to understand their powerful effect, and to use that information to guide thinking and behaviour. Since Emotional Intelligence helps you to better understand yourself and others, a high EQ increases your chances for successfully achieving your goals. Research shows that Emotional Intelligence is the #1 predictor of career success and personal excellence. Do you have it?

Lesson 22.

HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Leadership is a mindset in action. So don’t wait for the title. Leadership isn’t something that anyone can give you - you have to earn it and claim it for yourself. Leadership can be hard to define and it means different things to different people. Leaders create an inspiring vision, and then motivate and inspire others to reach that vision. More than 50 qualities have been identified that are important to great leaders. But there are 12 that seem to stand out as being more important than the others.

Lesson 23.

WERE YOU BORN TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR?

Every entrepreneur is different, but the most successful ones all share these 10 personality traits. Most aspiring entrepreneurs feel it in their bones - they were born to be an entrepreneur, to the point where nothing else in life could satisfy them. They’re dissatisfied as employees, followers or consumers. They want to create, build and grow their own enterprises, and they’re filled with the passion of their own ingenuity. Entrepreneurs always like to think of themselves as trailblazers, boldly going where no one else dares!

Category 5

Mind, Body & Soul

Lesson 24.

TOP HEALTH AND WELLNESS TIPS FOR STUDENTS

It can be challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle as a student – with exams, assignments, and extracurricular activities; you may be inclined to give priority to your studies as opposed to your health. However, with a few simple changes in your diet, sleep, and exercise habits it will become easier to lead a healthy lifestyle that promotes the well being of both your physical and mental health! Here are our top tips to keep you healthy.

Lesson 25.

FEELING OVERWHELMED AND STRESSED? YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Too much continued stress can seriously affect your physical and mental well being. It can interfere with normal daily activities, diminish self-esteem, impair relationships, and decrease work and academic effectiveness. The ability to relax is important in effectively managing stress and anxiety. Without the ability to relax, chronic stress or anxiety can lead to burnout, anger, irritability, depression, medical problems, and more. Here are 12 ways to reduce your stress and feel in control.

Lesson 26.

STOP WORRYING ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK OF YOU

Everyone wants to be liked and accepted, but many of us spend too much time and energy worrying about what other people think. You might not even realise you're doing it, but these kinds of mental gymnastics are unhealthy and stressful, making us feel unworthy and removing our attention from the present moment. Here are four steps to help you stop worrying about what other people think, designed to help you maintain healthier and happier relationships with yourself and others.

Lesson 27.

11 GREAT LIFE LESSONS FROM ALBERT EINSTEIN

Few have lived a life more rewarding that the great Albert Einstein. He was a physicist, philosopher, author, and perhaps the most influential scientist to have every lived. This man of great scientific feats also was a man of a noble heart and uncanny wisdom that he gained from the school of hard knocks. Here are 11 great life lessons you can learn from Albert Einstein.